Flower Processing Technician

Job Overview:

Floral processor team members are asked to:

• Process incoming flowers by cleaning, cutting, hydrating, and treating them prior to storage.
• Learn names and care for different flowers and greenery.
• Perform daily Quality Control functions to ensure the preservation and longevity of the inventory.
• Rotate flowers for freshness.
• Clean flower coolers.
• Oversee the layout, display, and organization of the cooler.
• Clean vases and buckets.
• Stock shelves and put away supplies.
• Sweep and keep floral work room and storage areas clean and organized.
• Deliver Flowers and run errands
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

The right candidate needs to have a positive mindset with an interest in flowers and willing to learn more about the flower industry. We are looking for an individual who is able to follow directions, detail oriented, DEPENDABLE, ACCOUNTABLE, a multi-tasker, and above all, a team player. The right candidate needs to be able to work in a fast paced environment with some heavy lifting and daily refrigerated cooler upkeep.

• NO experience required. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to learn the floral industry.
• Must have valid NY Driver’s license.
• Weekends and extended holiday work (Valentine’s Week & Mother’s Day Week).

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous.
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture.
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Position Details:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time; walk; frequent use of hands.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Availability requirements include, but are not limited to: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute to:

• Whitestone, NY 11357 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person